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This pizza goes especially well with Baby Greens and Orange Salad with Pecans and Celery Seed Dressing. Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) container light Alfredo sauce 1 (6.5-ounce) can chopped clams, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup

[Mood Tip: Soy foods, such as tofu, contain estrogen-like compounds, called phytoestrogens, that help offset fluctuations in women’s natural estrogen, possibly helping to curb the symptoms of PMS and menopause.] This spicy vegetarian

Make these burritos ahead of time, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for a quick-fix lunch at home or on the go. Try experimenting with different roasted vegetables, including parsnips, carrots, eggplant,

One bite and you become a reformed corned beef Reuben fan. Not only is this turkey Reuben lower in fat and salt, it is moist. Be sure to request “oven baked” turkey breast, sliced very thin at your local deli. Also, request

Build-your-own tacos are a great lunch for a crowd. Serve with Avocado Lime Salsa, Low-Fat Chunky Guacamole, and Classic Lemonade. Ingredients: cooking spray Juice of one large lemon 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2

Ingredients: Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or basil cooking spray 1 medium eggplant, sliced

[Mood Tip: As you enjoy this salad, notice the bouquet. This part of flavor comes from your nose, not your tastebuds. You swallow and chew, and the air, with all the odors in it (in this case the blend of sweet fresh ginger and

[Food Tip: Every culture creates flavorful small dishes, from relishes and garnishes to chutney and sambals, to serve with traditional fare. Fresh, uncooked chutneys find their origin in India and are a cross between a relish and

[Food Tip: Wild rice is called a rice because it is the seed of a cereal grass, but technically it is an aquatic grain, since it is the seed of a marsh grass that grows in the Northern Great Lakes area. It has a hazelnut flavor,

[Food Tip: Ounce for ounce, red peppers have four times the vitamin C of oranges, plus a hefty dose of beta carotene to protect your brain from damaging free radicals.] This light and flavorful salad goes well with any sandwich

This salad is a meal in itself, served with bread sticks or a slice of Crusty French Bread. Or, accompany it with a sandwich or bowl of Heart-Warming Winter Vegetable Soup. Ingredients: 1/2 pound raw large shrimp (approximately

[Food Tip: Arborio rice is a medium-grain Italian rice that cooks firm to the bite, or al dente. It works well in rissoto and other classic Italian dishes.] This salad is a meal in itself or serve as an accompaniment to any chicken

[Food Tip: Are fresh vegetables more nutritious than canned or frozen? It depends on how fresh is fresh. Fresh tastes best, but if your produce was picked before ripe, held in storage, transported over long distances, and displayed

[Mood Tip: Cook stews in cast-iron pots and the iron leeches out of the pot and into the food, significantly increasing the iron content of the meal. This is especially true for foods with a tomato base, such as this beef stew.]

Refreshing, crisp, and colorful, this rice salad is flavored with tropical fruit. The healthy dressing is delicious with almost any rice salad. Look for the prepackaged tropical dried fruit medley in the baking section of your local